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BJ54 HYK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HYK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,574 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 67,565 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,837 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,514 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,514 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 52,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,293 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BJ54 HYK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 HYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ54 HYK registered?

BJ54 HYK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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